What to Do in Tokyo in the Rain: Top Indoor Attractions

Rainy days in Tokyo don’t have to put a damper on your sightseeing plans. From immersive digital art exhibitions to relaxing onsen villages, Tokyo offers a wealth of indoor activities to keep you entertained, dry and culturally immersed. Below are our top six picks, complete with budgets, access info and insider tips.

Overview: How We Chose These Rainy-Day Spots

We selected venues based on four criteria:

• Popularity – Must-see attractions with high traveler ratings
• Weather-proof – Fully indoors or sheltered
• Budget – Options ranging from free to moderate entry fees
• Uniqueness – Culturally immersive or one-of-a-kind experiences

Spot	Type	Entry Fee (JPY)	Average Spend (JPY)	Nearest Station
teamLab Borderless	Digital Art Museum	3,200	2,000	Tokyo Teleport (Rinkai Line)
Tokyo Skytree & Solamachi	Observation & Shopping	2,100	3,500	Oshiage
Edo-Tokyo Museum	History Museum	600	1,000	Ryogoku
Oedo Onsen Monogatari	Hot-spring Theme Park	2,720	2,500	Telecom Center (Yurikamome)
Kabukiza Theater	Traditional Performance	4,000*	4,000	Higashi-Ginza
DiverCity Tokyo Plaza	Shopping & Entertainment	Free	3,000	Daiba

*Single-act kabuki tickets start at 4,000 JPY; full-day tickets cost more.

1. teamLab Borderless (Odaiba)

teamLab Borderless

An ever-changing digital art museum where light, sound and projection mapping blend to create an immersive “borderless” experience.

• Women-friendly, stroller accessible
• English signage & audio guides available
• No special dress code; wear comfortable shoes

Entry Fee	3,200 JPY
Drink Minimum	N/A
Average Spend	2,000 JPY (cafés & gift shop)
Nearest Station	Tokyo Teleport (Rinkai Line)

2. Tokyo Skytree & Solamachi

Tokyo Skytree & Solamachi

Japan’s tallest tower with panoramic covered observation decks, plus a sprawling indoor mall with over 300 shops and restaurants.

• Family-friendly, wheelchair access
• English menus widely available
• Jacket recommended for higher decks

Entry Fee	2,100 JPY (Tembo Deck)
Drink Minimum	500 JPY (café)
Average Spend	3,500 JPY
Nearest Station	Oshiage (Skytree)

3. Edo-Tokyo Museum

Edo-Tokyo Museum

Step back into Tokyo’s past with life-size Edo period replicas, dioramas and interactive displays in a climate-controlled hall.

• Quiet atmosphere, great for families
• English multimedia guides
• Light jackets for cool gallery temps

Entry Fee	600 JPY
Drink Minimum	0 JPY
Average Spend	1,000 JPY
Nearest Station	Ryogoku

4. Oedo Onsen Monogatari

Oedo Onsen Monogatari

A themed onsen village replicating Edo Townscape, complete with indoor and outdoor baths, yukata rental and arcade games.

• All-gender bathing areas; women’s hours specified
• Signage in English, Chinese, Korean
• Yukata dress code inside facility

Entry Fee	2,720 JPY (evening)
Drink Minimum	1,000 JPY
Average Spend	2,500 JPY
Nearest Station	Telecom Center (Yurikamome)

5. Kabukiza Theater (Ginza)

Kabukiza Theater

Experience traditional kabuki drama in a state-of-the-art theater. Single-act tickets available if you’re short on time.

• Women’s boxes available
• English subtitles on screen
• Smart casual attire

Entry Fee	4,000 JPY (single act)
Drink Minimum	0 JPY
Average Spend	4,000 JPY
Nearest Station	Higashi-Ginza

6. DiverCity Tokyo Plaza (Odaiba)

DiverCity Tokyo Plaza

An indoor shopping and entertainment complex featuring the life-size Gundam statue, VR zones, arcades and dozens of shops.

• Great for families and groups
• English & Chinese signage
• Casual wear; bring an umbrella for entry walkways

Entry Fee	Free
Drink Minimum	500 JPY
Average Spend	3,000 JPY
Nearest Station	Daiba (Yurikamome)

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